We began by exploring what preterism is all about. We've also seen how preterism and its supporters have grown over time. In previous posts, I looked at some key interpretive issues in the Book of Revelation and shared why a dispensational approach is particularly helpful. Now, I'd like to take a step back from the … Continue reading Top Five Reasons a Dispensational Understanding of Prophecy is Better than a Preterist Understanding
What Preterists Get Wrong About Revelation 20:1-6 (The Millennium)
In Revelation 20:1-6, we see mentions of Satan being bound, Jesus reigning, and the first resurrection — all of which are connected to the Millennium, or a thousand-year period. Preterists see this passage as symbolic and historical, often connecting it to events like the destruction of Jerusalem in A.D. 70. Instead of looking for a future, … Continue reading What Preterists Get Wrong About Revelation 20:1-6 (The Millennium)
What Preterists Get Wrong About Revelation 19:11-21 (The Rider on the White Horse and the Final Battle)
Revelation 19:11-21 depicts Christ's victorious return on a white horse, the defeat of the beast and the false prophet, and the final battle between Christ and the forces of evil. Preterists interpret this passage as symbolizing events that took place in the first century, particularly the judgment of Jerusalem and the end of the old covenant … Continue reading What Preterists Get Wrong About Revelation 19:11-21 (The Rider on the White Horse and the Final Battle)
What Preterists Get Wrong About Revelation 17:1-18 (The Woman and the Beast)
Revelation 17:1–18 introduces a vision of a woman sitting on a scarlet beast, symbolizing a significant figure in the apocalyptic narrative. Preterists interpret this passage within the context of first-century events, particularly focusing on the fall of Jerusalem and the destruction of the temple in A.D. 70. The key points of the preterist interpretation are: The … Continue reading What Preterists Get Wrong About Revelation 17:1-18 (The Woman and the Beast)
What Preterists Get Wrong About Revelation 13:1-18 (The Beast and False Prophet)
In Revelation 13:1–18, two key figures are introduced: the beast from the sea (often interpreted as the Antichrist) and the beast from the earth (often interpreted as the False Prophet). The passage describes their rise to power, their blasphemy, and their role in deceiving the nations. Preterists interpret this passage within the historical context of the … Continue reading What Preterists Get Wrong About Revelation 13:1-18 (The Beast and False Prophet)
What Preterists Get Wrong About Revelation 11:1-2 (The Measuring of the Temple)
In Revelation 11:1–2, John is instructed to measure the temple of God, the altar, and those who worship there, while the outer court is given to the Gentiles to be trampled for forty-two months. Preterists interpret this passage this way: The Temple as Symbolic of Old Covenant Israel: Preterists view the temple in this passage as … Continue reading What Preterists Get Wrong About Revelation 11:1-2 (The Measuring of the Temple)
What Preterists Get Wrong About Revelation 6:12–17 (The Sixth Seal)
In Revelation 6:12–17, the sixth seal is opened, bringing about some dramatic cosmic events! We see an earthquake, a darkened sun, the moon appearing like blood, falling stars, and even the sky rolling up like a scroll. Some folks, particularly those embracing the preterist interpretation, view this passage as a vivid symbol of significant historical … Continue reading What Preterists Get Wrong About Revelation 6:12–17 (The Sixth Seal)
The Willful Ignorance of William Lane Craig
Once someone becomes committed to a belief there is a tendency to refuse to acknowledge any facts to the contrary. This selective sifting out of contrary realities is called willful ignorance. Often willful ignorance has disastrous consequences. Willful ignorance, for example, was at the heart of the space shuttle Challenger disaster in 1986. The report on this incident cited … Continue reading The Willful Ignorance of William Lane Craig
The Imminent Return of Jesus
Amillennialists see the return of Jesus as one single event at the end of history. In their view, Jesus arrives in a personal, visible, and physical way just in time for the end of the world. They reject the notion that His arrival is imminent since several "signs" or events must happen first. Lewis Berkhof contends, "According … Continue reading The Imminent Return of Jesus
Book Review: Evidence for the Rapture: A Biblical Case for Pretribulationism
Evidence for the Rapture: A Biblical Case for Pretribulationism is an excellent recent, work that goes beyond the promise of the title to argue for the necessity of a pretribulational Rapture of the church. If your not familiar with this end-times position, it is the view that the deceased who came to faith in Christ … Continue reading Book Review: Evidence for the Rapture: A Biblical Case for Pretribulationism
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